Friday, June 17, 2005

Breakthrough Generations - The UK study of the causes of breast cancer

For women only :0)

I recently signed up to take part in the Breakthrough Generations long term study into the causes of breast cancer. It aims to observe patterns in 100,000 women in order to try and find some common factors and eventually the causes. At the moment only about 15,000 women have signed up, so I'm posting to try and encourage you to join.

If you do get involved you'll be studied for the next forty or so years, but there's really not all that much to it. Initially you have to fill in a detailed questionnaire about your lifestyle, health, medical background, and there's some quite personal stuff in there too, but it's manageable. You also need to give a blood sample. You'll then be contacted every few years to find out if you have had any major lifestyle or health changes; you may also need to give more blood. But that's it - and you could be helping your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren ....

Any woman over the age of 18 can take part. I really hope you'll follow the link and find out more.

Breakthrough Generations - The UK study of the causes of breast cancer

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Ewwwww ...

Now I love unusual foods and Thai green curry is a particular favourite of mine - but Green Curry Crickets are just going a little bit too far for my liking ...

Edible Limited

Monday, June 13, 2005

Something of an obsession ....?

Now those who know me may say I'm a little obsessed with books .... but this chap is taking the obsession a little too far! I love the furniture, especially the table and chairs, but the kitchen is a little disappointing.

Livio De Marchi

Friday, June 10, 2005

the perfect wedding gift?

I considered this idea for wedding rings for, ooh, about two tenths of a second. Think I'd prefer white gold for ours!

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Rings of bone grown for couples

Friday, May 13, 2005

Friday, April 29, 2005

Who Should You Vote For?

Who Should You Vote For?

Not sure who you should be voting for next week? Or just want to check if the party you choose actually represent your views? This site proved pretty bloody accurate for me!

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

Schnappi das kleine Krokodil :-)

What on earth is going on with Europe's taste in music? We have an old rock star who's been dead for thirty years at number one .... and Germany has a four year old girl singing about Snappy the Crocodile!

Schnappi das kleine Krokodil :-)

Thursday, January 27, 2005

Supper With The Stars

"Supper With The Stars is an exciting new service to make your party sparkle with an elusive touch of Hollywood glamour. Imagine having your favourite friends round for dinner. What would really make you party go with a bang? All your guests have arrived, now imagine their surprise when a top TV personality walks in and joins the party!"

So how much "Hollywood glamour" does Keith Harris have?* How much extra do you have to pay for Orville? And how on EARTH does Schnorbitz (the 4th) play Pictionary??!!!

Supper With The Stars


*It's obviously VERY elusive!

Thursday, January 20, 2005

The Aftermath

In case you've forgotten why you need to be donating money to the Tsunami Fund ...

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